LUMBERTON RAIDERS
ENROLLMENT: 1,087 ( 8)
2012 RECORD: 0-10
THE COACH: Open
THE PLAYERS: Drew Manley (Sr., QB), Caleb Cook (Sr., LB),
Zach Coutee (Jr., DB), Mason Domingue (Jr., LB), Clint Pace
(Sr., WR), Taylor Millican (Jr., RB), Brandon Thomas (Sr., LB),
Blane Hoffpauir, (So., RB)
THE WORD: After a winless regular season dropped the Raiders to 1-19 in the past two years, Lumberton’s Alvin Credeur
stepped down as head coach in April. That leaves the 2013
season with a lot of questions for the Raiders. While quarterback Drew Manley did a good job running the option attack,
will Lumberton’s new head coach run a similar style? Nothing went right in 2012 for Lumberton, as the team averaged
8. 8 points per game and gave up over 44 on defense. That
included giving up over 3,000 rushing yards and failing to
reach 1,000 rushing or passing yards for the season. Next
year’s team will have many new faces, however, as the Raiders graduated a ton of starters at the skill positions. Look for
junior Taylor Millican to fill departing runner Josh Watson’s
shoes as the starter in the backfield. Defensively, the Raiders at least have some talent up the middle with linebackers
Caleb Cook and Brandon Thomas leading that unit.

LIVINGSTON LIONS

ENROLLMENT: 1, 143 ( 6)

2012 RECORD: 5-6 4A Div. II Bi-District Playoffs
THE COACH: Randy Rowe
THE PLAYERS: Easton McClain (Sr., DB), Jeremy Blackwell
(Sr., DL), Chris Pierson (Jr., RB), Xavier Hutchinson (Sr., RB),
Parker Ogletree (Jr., OL), Zane Lewis (Jr., OL), Kyle Dorman
(Sr., OL), John Moye (Jr., LB), Miguel Rodriguez (Sr., DL)
THE WORD: It could be a long, hard fall for Livingston this
season. The Lions won the district title three years ago, but
have seen their record drop every season since. Though they
snuck into the playoffs last year, a quick exit at the hands
of Barbers Hill awaited. With the loss of Texas commit Chevoski Collins on both offense and defense, the Lions will be
searching to fill that gap of production. Running backs like
Chris Pierson and Xavier Hutchinson could fill that role, but
the Lions will need to find a triggerman for their option attack. On the plus side, the offensive line is young and should
develop into a strength on that side of the ball next year. The
defense, however, graduated a ton of players and it’ll be a
struggle for the Lions to replace all that talent. That’s why
a last-place finish isn’t outside the realm of possibility for
Livingston this year.

DISTRICT 21-4A

IN PREDICTED ORDER OF FINISH

HOUSTON NORTH FOREST
BULLDOGS
ENROLLMENT: 1,291 ( 7)
2012 RECORD: 11-1 4A Div. II Area Finalist
THE COACH: Plez Atkins
THE PLAYERS: Jarvis Harris (Sr., RB), Isidro Penaflor (Sr., OL),
Anthony Jones (Sr., RB), Jose Barajas (Jr., K), Taylor Cockrell
(Sr., OL), Andrew Holliday (Sr., DL), Edmond Bell (Sr., DL),
Chanzce Jones (Sr., LB), Erin Beatty (Sr., DL)
THE WORD: If there was one benefit to all the problems
and issues in North Forest ISD it was the Bulldogs football
program who got moved into the Houston ISD 4A district in
anticipation of the state ordering HISD to take the troubled
district over. That move out of the suburbs paid off big as the
Bulldogs bulldozed through 21-4A with an average margin of
victory of over 59 points per game! A strong group of seniors
has moved on but the Bulldogs on paper still appear to be
the class of the district by a large margin. The backfield
returns intact with a pair of all-district running backs in
Harris and Jones, the duo combined to rush for 24 touchdowns a year ago. Jones averaged a jaw dropping 12 yards
per carry and sat out of the majority of the second half of a
lot of games. The offensive line brings back two starters in
Penaflor and Cockrell, but the Bulldogs will need to battle inexperience at QB and WR. The defense will be led by a strong
front seven, Holliday and Bell were both all-district on the
defensive line and Beatty brings back plenty of experience
as well. The leader of the defense will be Jones who was the
team’s leading tackler a year ago. North Forest has the best
facilities and infrastructure football wise in this district and
that showed in a big way in 2012, look for the gap to close
some this year as the Bulldogs are relatively young but they
are still far and away the class of the district.

HOUSTON REAGAN BULLDOGSENROLLMENT: 2,067 ( 1)2012 RECORD: 7-4 4A Div. I Bi-District PlayoffsTHE COACH: Stephen DixonTHE PLAYERS: Trevor O’Reilly (Sr., LB), Gewhite Stallworth(Sr., OL), Tavon Dodd (Sr., RB/DB), Jaaron Thomas (Sr., DL),Malcolm LaFleur (Sr., WR/DB), Eric Duran (Sr., QB), StephenDixon, Jr. (Sr., WR/DB), Javon Conner (Jr., WR), DemetricHamm (Jr., DL), Byron Washington (Jr., WR/DB), Larry BVur-roughs (Jr., DL), Shane Johnson (So., QB), Fred Cooper (RB/DB), Patrick Roberts (So., WR)THE WORD: 2012 proved to be a successful campaign forthe Bulldogs who made the playoffs for the second time inthree seasons a year ago. Coach Dixon feels like this yearcould be a real breakthrough for Reagan as eight startersreturn on offense and nine on defense are back. “We shouldhave pretty good depth across the board, so we are excitedabout that,” says Dixon. He’ll lean on a talent group of skillkids led by seniors Dodd, LaFleur, Dixon and Carter to leadthe way. The offensive line should be solid with all-districtpick Stallworth leading the way. The Bulldogs will have a QBcompetition this summer with senior Duran and sophomoreJohnson competing for that job. The defense is led by threeyear starter O’Reilly at linebacker, Thomas will anchor thedefensive line and several of the offensive skill position play-ers will see time in the secondary as well. Reagan on paperlooks poised to close the gap with North Forest at the top ofthe district if things break their way.

HOUSTON SHARPSTOWN APOLLOS
ENROLLMENT: 1,290 ( 8)

2012 RECORD: 8-3 4A Div. II Bi-District Playoffs
THE COACH: Dallas Blacklock
THE PLAYERS: Roderick Bernard (Sr., ATH), Cleveland Bailey
(Sr., DB), Kenneth Briscoe (So., RB), Alan Nduli (Sr., OL),
Pedro Syvestere (Sr., OL), Keimond Lee (Sr., WR), Carlton
Joshua (Jr., LB)
THE WORD: The Apollos have some of the top front line talent
in the district, but depth and a lack of overall experience
are concerns for third year HC Dallas Blacklock’s squad.
The headliner for Sharpstown is University of Texas commit,
ATH Bernard. A year ago he spent most of time at receiver
hauling in 34 receptions for 790 yards and nine touchdowns. Bernard could play WR, RB, DB and possibly even
some QB this year for Sharpstown. Aside from Bernard, the
Apollos bring back talented WR Lee who hauled in eleven
touchdowns on just 28 receptions. Sophomore Briscoe who
shined in a backup role at RB will be counted on to carry the
load full time. The secondary will be solid with Bailey and
Bernard patrolling the back end. Replacing LB Reggie Chevis who signed with Texas A&M won’t be easy, but talented
junior Joshua looks to be the guy to take over that leadership
role for Coach Blacklock’s 4-2-5 defense.

HOUSTON MILBY BUFFALOES
ENROLLMENT: 2,043 ( 2)
2012 RECORD: 4-6
THE COACH: Phil Camp
THE PLAYERS: Everick Austin (Sr., WR/DB), Moses Fleming
(So., RB/DL), Nestor Gonzalez (Sr., DL), George San Miguel
(Sr., RB), Devaun Chachere (Jr., WR/DB), Gabriel Rodriguez
(Sr., TE/LB), Dario Jimenez (Sr., OL/DL), Luigi Ramirez (Sr.,
WR/DB), Francisco Pineda (Sr., WR/DB), Jesse Sanchez (Jr.,
LB), Rudy Gonzalez (So., LB), Ian Hobbs (Jr., DL)
THE WORD: Coach Camp is hopeful Milby can make their first
foray into the post-season since 2000 as six starters return
for the Buffaloes on both sides of the ball. Milby’s first season in 4A saw improvement from 2-8 in 2011 to 4-6 a year
ago. The offense will be led by versatile senior Austin who a
year ago did just about everything for Milby hauling in nine
touchdown passes, intercepting seven passes and returning five kicks for scores. Priority one for Milby is finding a
way to get the football to Austin and doing it often! Milby has
experienced running backs returning with San Miguel and
sophomore sensation Fleming who as a freshman ran for
7 touchdowns and notched 116 tackles on defense along
with four forced fumbles. There’s solid depth back on the
offensive line for Milby as well, the only real question is who
will take snaps in 2013? Don’t be surprised if the versatile
Austin potentially gets a look there. On defense aside from
Austin and Fleming the Buffs bring back DL Gonzalez and
another strong defensive back in Chachere. The key for
Milby’s development into a potential playoff squad will be
if younger defenders like Hobbs, Gonzalez and Sanchez can
mature into key contributors and add to the Buffaloes depth.

HOUSTON WALTRIP RAMS
ENROLLMENT: 1,735.5 ( 4)
2012 RECORD: 5-5 4A Div. I Bi-District Playoffs
THE COACH: Milton Dailey
THE PLAYERS: Ben Lemond (Jr., WR/DB), Kodie Y’Barbo (Jr.,
LB), Nathan Washington (Sr., QB), Shaquille Ashton (Sr., RB),
Josh Helton (Sr., RB), Trelon Johnson (Sr., WR/DB), Stephan
Mauzy (Sr., DB), Isaac Sosa (Sr., DL), Alvaro Grimaldo (Jr., K),
Deris Irvin (Sr., OL/DL), Carlos Carreon (Jr., OL/DL)
THE WORD: The Rams were able to make the playoffs under first year HC Milton Dailey, they only had a nine game
schedule and it’s unclear if WHS has been able to land a
tenth game for 2013. The Rams should be right in the thick
of the playoff race in 2013 with a solid core returning led by
21-4A Offensive Newcomer of the Year in WR Lemond who
averaged 32 yards per catch a year ago and hauled in five
touchdowns. Washington who split time at QB a year ago will
likely be the guy full time to trigger the Rams offensive attack. The backfield has good depth with Helton and Ashton
returning after being solid backups a year ago. On defense,
the leader will be LB Y’Barbo who was a second team all-district selection for the Rams. There are questions with
depth on both the offensive and defensive lines and that
could make a repeat trip to the playoffs tough as several
teams look to be improved on paper.

HOUSTON WHEATLEY WILDCATSENROLLMENT: 1,042 ( 9)2012 RECORD: 4-6THE COACH: Courtney McFarlandTHE PLAYERS: Chris Whisler (Jr., RB), Desmond Johnson (Sr.,OL/DL), David Williams (Sr., ATH), Ricky Watson (Jr., LB),Onsha Jackson (Sr., WR/DB), Michael Williams (Sr., WR/DB), Alaan Rivera (Jr., QB), Darrin Bradley (So., DL), ZerrickGamble (Sr., OL), William Price (Sr., OL)THE WORD: The Wildcats just barely missed out on theplayoffs a year ago as they wound up on the outside of theplayoffs looking in due to a tiebreaker. Coach McFarland ishoping his squad can avoid that same fate in 2013 as fivestarters on offense and six on defense return. Wheatleybrings back all-district running back along with versatileWilliams who can play WR, QB and DB for the Wildcats. Lookfor Williams to likely get his first look at QB this fall. Johnsonwill return to lead the offensive line, the three year starterwas an all-district selection a year ago. The leader of thedefensive unit is Watson who as a sophomore emerged asa real force and a guy who Coach McFarland thinks can playon Saturday’s. Younger players from a JV squad that posteda 7-3 record will need to mature early if the district’s small-est school will be back to post-season play.

HOUSTON DAVIS PANTHERS
ENROLLMENT: 1,598.5 ( 5)
2012 RECORD: 3-7
THE COACH: Michael Porter
THE PLAYERS: Julian Chapa (Sr., OL), Kevin Pineda (Sr., OL/
DL), Nashid Cooper (Jr., LB), Billy Ross (Sr., RB), Adan Ortiz (Sr., WR), Jordan Brown (Jr., RB), George Reyes (Jr., DL)
Micah Roberson (Sr., DB), Sidney Siverand (Sr., QB), Shon
Miller (So., QB)
THE WORD: Houston Davis will be looking to a young squad
overall to try and improve on their three wins in 2012, they’ll
do it with a new HC as Michael Porter takes over for Chuck
Arnold. The Panthers do have a solid core on the offensive
line returning as Chapa is back along with t wo way all-district
performer Pineda who in addition to anchoring the Panthers
offensive line, he’s also a stalwart on defense. There will be
a QB competition on the fall as senior Siverand and sophomore Miller will battle it out to pilot the Panther I-Formation
based offensive attack. Keep an eye on talented junior LB
Cooper who has started since his freshman year and who
earned second team all 21-4A honors as a sophomore in
2012. The running game will be led by Brown and Ross who
should see plenty of touches as the Panthers break in a new
quarterback. Coach Porter’s squad will be a youthful one as
just four starters return on both sides and they’ll need to
catch a few breaks in order to improve from 3-7.

HOUSTON AUSTIN MUSTANGS
ENROLLMENT: 1,837.5 ( 3)
2012 RECORD: 1-9
THE COACH: Jason Bagett
THE PLAYERS: Kevin Sowell (Sr., RB), Isai Gutierrez (Sr., QB),
Taaron Timmons (Sr., TE/DL), Jorge Peguero (Jr., RB/LB),
Jeremy Martinez (Sr., OL/DL), Quaylon Beckley (Jr., OL/DL),
Terry Teel (Sr., LB), Wesley Fuller (Sr., DB), David Maldonado
(Jr., OL/DL), Miguel Ortiz (Jr., LB)
THE WORD: The Mustangs stumbled to a 1-9 record a year
ago as their only win came in Week 2 when they knocked off
Houston Lee 14-6. The Mustangs will need to improve on
the offensive side of the ball in 2013 as they averaged just
6. 1 points per game, in several games the defense played
well enough to win but AHS simply couldn’t muster the offense. A key for the Mustangs will be the play of RB Sowell
who earned second team all-district honors, if he can have
a big season that should help Austin control the clock more
and allow their defense to get a break as at times near the
end of games they simply got worn down. LB Teel is a three
year starter and is the overall leader of a solid unit that has
a chance to be even better in 2013 and could result in 2-3
more wins. However, Austin doesn’t look like a team that can
push for a spot in the top four at this time.

HOUSTON LEE GENERALS
ENROLLMEN T: 1,591 ( 6)
2012 RECORD: 1-9
THE COACH: Daryl Hobbs
THE PLAYERS: Torrey Whiting (Sr., RB/LB), Antonio McCoy
(Sr., WR/LB), Frankie Vibanco (Jr., RB/LB), Adrius Bernard
(Jr., WR), Delfino Santizo (Jr., OL)
THE WORD: Lee’s return to varsity football started out with a
bang as the Generals won their season opener over Houston
Scarborough 46-8, but things went south for Lee as they lost
their final nine games to end at 1-9. Coach Hobbs’ squad
was senior heavy a year ago and now the Generals will have
to rely on a relatively young squad to try and continue building a foundation for Generals football as only four starters
are back on offense and five on defense. There is some skill
talent returning led by RB Whiting who was a first team all
district selection in 21-4A, he’s a big back at 215 pounds
and is built to handle a lot of touches. 6’ 4 WR Bernard is
a big target for whomever will take the snaps for Lee. The
Generals will be very young at pretty much every other position, so the staff on paper has their work cut out for them as
they’ll be getting experience on the fly in 2013.